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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL2
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was launched within a month of the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL1s grades versus the SP-610UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-PL1s SP-610UZ 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-PL1s

 SP-610UZ E-PL1s 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-PL1s SP-610UZ 
IntroducedNovember 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL1s versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL1s and the SP-610UZ.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and SP-610UZ is 86 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (290 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (290 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1s
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
26
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-11-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model BLS-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $299